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Glaciares Balmaceda - Serrano

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Took the 21 de Mayo tour (rather than Avansa due to availability). One of the best parts of this trip was meeting the other travelers going to see the glacier. The glacier was a bit remote, the hike was a bit wet, but the guide was good and the lunch was delicious (if a bit late in the day so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

not only are the glaciers amazing by boat but you can kayak right near them and amongst icebergs!! it was amazing. Antares tours was wonderful. Ask for Alexis - he was awesome! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012

What an excellent place to visit and see two glaciers. Our tour company chose the boat company "Turismo 21 de Mayo" to take us there. The crew went out of their way to make us feel confortable in every way. On the way back we stopped for lunch at a ranch, in the middle of the ride. The food was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

We take Agunsa boat trip after TdP trekking. It starts from 8am and finishing around 5:30pm after big lunch. They serve snacks twice during sailing. We saw condor, penguin-likes on the way to Glaciers. It continues to small hike to 10 m from Gla ier. Guide given by Ms Ruth was quite professional. She knows what people want to know.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011
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You can't leave Puerto Natales without seeing a glacier. We visited Balmaceda and Serrano. It is a very pleasant boat trip. They serve you a glass of whisky (you can take juice or other beverage too (; ) with Balmaceda ice. There was also a typical lunch in a house located on a fiord. They served a roast lamb you... More

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Punta Arenas, Chile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
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Punta Arenas, Chile
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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